Near Eagle Lake Out and Back
Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay from the vista point at the end of the Eagle Trail Loop
Near Eagle Lake Out and Back
Eagle Creek just before Upper Eagle Falls, showing bridge over Eagle Creek. Went off trail for this shot.
Near Eagle Lake Out and Back
The bridge crossing along the Eagle Lake Trail.
Near Eagle Lake Out and Back
Ascending rocky steps along the Eagle Lake Trail.
Near Eagle Lake Out and Back

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Eagle Lake Out and Back

4.0 (16 Ratings)
A modest effort leads to a remote-feeling alpine lake.
1.8
mi
Distance
458
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyLakeLess CrowdedSwimmingWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.81mi
Distance
458ft
Elevation Gain
458ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
7,012ft
High Point
6,577ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Start off from the parking are located just across 89 from the Vikingsholm. You'll begin on an easy trail, then meet a short set of nicely-carved stone stairs after a quarter mile. Cross a lovely bridge at Eagle Falls. Enjoy the falls and then continue on uphill until you can take a right on the Eagle Lake Access Trail to Eagle Lake, which is just a tiny ways off the main trail.Take a cold dip in the lake and enjoy the relative solitude of this Tahoe gem (okay, not solitude, but less crowded than a lot of Tahoe destinations!). Once you've enjoyed the serene waters, about face and return the way that you came.

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Contributors
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